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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 9:03pm On Nov 02, 2022
Chreze:


Hi

Does this mean that the meal offered in Scotland nursery as part of the 1140 funded hours is public fund?

Cos it’s clearly stated to be available for every child (from 3yrs) who qualifies for the funded early learning.

No Nursery feeding is not Public Funds.

Edited to add that I mean the ‘snack they give here’. At nursery levels you will have to pack a lunch for your child. But they give them endless fruit and drinks that is not counted as a meal.

The rule is: if you need to ‘apply’ specially for the benefit it prolly counts as public funds.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 12:09am On Oct 31, 2022

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 11:25am On Oct 29, 2022
semmyk:
I get emails from my engineering body. Here's the extracted link
https://engineering-jobs.theiet.org/

PS: listed jobs might be limited!

You’re very kind. Xx
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 10:59pm On Oct 28, 2022
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 8:08pm On Oct 28, 2022
dustydee:

Check energyjobsearch and oilandgasjobsearch

Thank You!!
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 5:13pm On Oct 28, 2022
Gemma11:


Have you googled?

I have. Indeed, Reed, Total Jobs & Linkedin are fighting for Space on the results page. I’m hoping that someone in that field can share the main go-to place if it exists.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 3:11pm On Oct 28, 2022
Dear People. Does anyone know if there’s a dedicated job board for Engineering Jobs in the UK like we have for the NHS?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 7:08pm On Oct 20, 2022
Josh121:


Nextdoor

Thank you!
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 7:06pm On Oct 20, 2022
Mellady:

Olio app

Thank you so mush!

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 5:31pm On Oct 20, 2022
Please can someone remind me of that app or website where people post things they want to give out for free? House hold things?

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 8:30am On Oct 20, 2022
rayralph:


I sent a pm. Kindly check.

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Travel / Re: Parenting In The UK As A Nigerian Migrant. by Mamatukwas: 12:36am On Oct 20, 2022
mumzt:
Good day everyone,
Please does anyone know if the big difference water discount offered by severn trent is public fund? I've searched and searched but can't seem to get anything on it. The customer care team also doesn't seem to know anything about it. Please help if you can.

Post this on the main thread as well. So people who use their service can advice.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 9:46pm On Oct 18, 2022
koonbey:


I can't offer any insight on the subject, sorry, but I'd recommend you check the parenting in UK thread. I'd imagine there are more people who can give informed and practical advice there.
https://www.nairaland.com/7021004/parenting-uk-nigerian-migrant

Thanks for the tag

Cc: @ jum33 Ticha has dropped a really good response to this on the thread.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 9:10pm On Oct 18, 2022
hustla:



You have succeeded in telling us about yourself in addition to the certifications you have passed and you provided exactly 0 UK stock buying guidance to the OP while at it

cheesy

OMG! Exactly what I thought smiley

The message has a liru bit of everything sprinkled with a touch of cv grin

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Travel / Re: Parenting In The UK As A Nigerian Migrant. by Mamatukwas: 8:50pm On Oct 18, 2022
Ticha:


I would turn it down and state that it is not a suitable school for a child who is new to the UK, the UK education system and consequently may potentially struggle as the school does not have the proper systems in place to support your child transition into the UK education system.

Download the OFSTED report- highlight all the issues and particularly any issues that refer to race and bullying. Include that your child is new in the country and deserves a suitable place of education where there is effective systems and support in place to enable them integrate and access a suitable education. That is more than reason enough to decline.

Also state that the LEA must provide a suitable place of education for your child so they need to make the provision. It's a legal requirement - throw the ball right back in their court.
Any reviews you find especially from parents of ethnic minority children - include it.

I wish I could like this twice.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 4:59pm On Oct 16, 2022
jadepinkett:


Visa fee £1,423? Which route is this please?

Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 8:48pm On Oct 15, 2022
justwise:


We are saying the same thing, getting 5yrs BRP straight is like paying for ILR.

Okay I thought you meant that’s their ILR sorted.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 8:46pm On Oct 15, 2022
mizGene:


Na wa! I hope they won't have to pay IHS again if they need to switch sponsor..

I hope not. But quite frankly na to die put with the sponsor oh!
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 7:45pm On Oct 15, 2022
kode12:


You have to pay if you want to play. No free lunch.

Payment is not in dispute. It’s the fact that it’s a very expensive lunch. Like that Salt Bae’s Steak. Especially considering that all ‘Payees’ are contributing to the community and paying taxes.

More reason why it’s important not to mess up your chances by any ‘freebies’ that will land you in trouble. Do quick and leave the rat race.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 7:05pm On Oct 15, 2022
justwise:
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They just paid for their ILR.

Nope. They still have 5 years to go before ILR. This is BRP with a permanent job (non medical/shortage list). So Visa fee per person was £1,423 before you add IHS for 5 years. Multiply by 4.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 7:03pm On Oct 15, 2022
Lexusgs430:


Where den dey see this money ............. grin

My dear! E reach to ask!
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 6:22pm On Oct 15, 2022
Random Musings: What’s the largest amount you’ve heard a family has had to pay for their BRP?

Today I heard £18k and was completely blown! Family of 4. 5 years visa fee + IHS. That’s crazzzyyyyyyy!!! A whole mortgage deposit! Whew! You think your own is bad until you hear what other peeps are going through.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 9:15pm On Oct 10, 2022
semmyk:

I kind of tilt towards the COVID relief being universal as well: TheGuyfromHR might be of assistance regarding COVID.


Like you said it’s tricky. We and many others didn’t get any Covid Relief. You’ll have to be in a certain pool classified as receiving some type of Government credit or support to automatically receive the Covid Relief. Best to avoid IMO.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 2:45pm On Oct 10, 2022
LagosismyHome:


I don't live in Scotland so I don't know the rules there. In England free school meal is reception to year 2. Anything after year 2 class is public fund and should be avoided.

Which class is called S1 and S4?, is that year 7?... those covid relief things were not necessarily public funds in the sense covid impacted everyone so support was made universal hence why immigrants were able to do furlough

However this link you provided the second one, I had a look and this would be proper public fund that you shouldn't touch

In Scotland. Free school meals is for P1-5. Outside that is public funds.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 2:20pm On Oct 10, 2022
businessnow:
Greetings to everyone

My family and I moved to Scotland in January of this year. My wife is a student while I am the dependant.

Please, I need clarification on this.

I hope this is not accessing public funds, and if it is, how do we stop the payment and send the payment back?

We have 3 children, 1 in P7 and the other 2 in S1 and S4.


1. My children have been using the Scotland bus pass, which is free for children under 22 in Scotland.

Young Persons' Free Bus Travel Scheme

https://getyournec.scot/nec/


2. Before the end of the last school term, the head teacher of my children's school sent me a link if we needed free school clothing and free meals for the children for the new term.

which I filled in. The link was under the council website.

Free School Meals and Clothing Grant

https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/schools-education/education-benefits-support/free-school-meals-clothing-grants/


Fast forward to August, when they resume the new term, and the sum of £120, £150, and £150, totalling £420, was sent to my account by the council for the free school clothing I applied for .


These two have been bothering me for a while. I hope this is not a long throat.


Now, today I received another £495 from the Council and an email to that effect.

They said the payment is for PAYMENT NOTIFICATION (COVID-19-TASKLING FOOD INSECURITY AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AT FINANCIAL RISK).


Dear Parent/Carer,

I am pleased to advise you that Falkirk Council is providing you with additional financial support of £165 per eligible pupil on or around Friday, October 7, 2022 as follows:


https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/schools-education/education-benefits-support/financial-support-pupils.aspx


Please, we need your candid advice and clarification on this as we are yet to renew our visa and we do want any issues with UKVI as regards to that when

applying for a Visa renewal.


Please amiable senior nairalander, I need your input and clarification on this.


@Mamatukwas
@Semmyk
@Hustla
@LagosismyHome
@Lexusgs430
@Amarathripple0

Thank You.



Free bus pass is fine. But the rest is public funds. Find a way to contact the council and stop payment. Refund the monies Sef if you can. To avoid stories that touch. That’s what I’d advice.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 12:57pm On Oct 10, 2022
Henrymas:
A friend of mine who is based in London, England,gave me hope, by asking me to go ahead and apply for a post-graduate program if I have up to #2,000,000. That he would guide me on how to obtain study loan in the UK to aid my tuition payment and other expenses which I will pay back with interest. The icing on the cake was when He said, I can go with my wife and daughter as dependents.
I was very excited but unfortunately since last month after we had the discussion he stopped picking my calls.
Please, does anyone know about this study loan facility and how to go about it? Kindly, provide me with information. Thanks.

The universe might be giving you a sign. If you can, do the research yourself then come back to ask specific questions if you need clarification. All of what you need is on the internet and sometimes people are too busy to give you feedback as fast as you’d like. Wish you the best.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 12:55pm On Oct 10, 2022
Walexwal:


Do they go through hard checks before approving or rejecting application?

What @koonbey said. Mostly hard checks
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 12:18pm On Oct 10, 2022
Strata1716:



Please what bank can I open to get this card

It’s not tied to a specific bank. You apply and they either approve you or not but their approval rate even for new comers is quite good.

It’s a standalone credit card service.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 11:17am On Oct 10, 2022
I can’t describe the joy that comes with saving money on tickets! It’s one of the BEST things about owning an Amex card IMO. Transferred my points on Saturday and it applied today! In this economy it’s the best grin

If you want to join Amex on any product biko use my referral link https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/uGONNCZurD?XL=MIMNS

We both get points! Xx

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 11:09pm On Oct 09, 2022
So In our council regional football league the top goal scorer and MVP is a sweet looking Yoruba Angel. Top lad.

For some reason the tin dey sweet my belle specially grin I love it when Nigerians are shining anywhere!

Edit to say- all the town people are worried that bigger clubs will steal him in January. Na dem dey rush the guy! Love it so mush.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 9:35pm On Oct 09, 2022
semmyk:
Who has used Kyshi for money transfer/exchange in the last 5 months. Kindly feedback on your experience with them: service, app, platform. Impression on them also welcomed.
Also, feel free to stack them up against the likes of Lemonade et al.

@mamatakwas unfortunately, you are excluded from the review. Thou knowest why! wink cheesy Nothin do you our iyalaje of Scotland. The logistics Empress You remain dependable!

Wawu! smiley smiley

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 6:49pm On Oct 08, 2022
Good people,

In the midst of this housing shortage is there any one that can help with family housing in the Birmingham/Worcester/ Hereford area.

Family is very open. Students but able to do the needful as required. Solid references available.

If you can help or know who can please just let me know and I’ll be in your dm with the quickness! Thank you.

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